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(37) Accounting 68-70 (38) Finance 70-71 (39) Marketing 71-73 (40) Management 73-74 (41) Business Administration 74-75 (42) Medical Science 76-82 (43) Dental Science 82-85 (44) Agriculture 85-86 (45) Agricultural Economics 87-88 (46) Agricultural Engineering 88-89 (47) Animal Husbandry 89-91 (48) Veterinary Science 91-94 (49) Fisheries 94-97 (50) Marine Science 97-100 (51) Forestry 100 (52) Civil Engineering 101-102 (53) Electrical Engineering 102-105

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(54) Mechanical Engineering 105-106

(55) Chemical Engineering 106-107

(56) Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 107

(57) Metallurgical Engineering 108 (58) Architecture 108-109 (59) Urban Development 109-110 (60) Textile Technology 111-114 (61) Leather Technology 114-116 (62) Computer Science 117-119 (63) Statistics 120-121 (64) Geology 121-123 (65) Education 123-125

(66) Drama and Music 125-126

(67) Archaeology 126-129

(68) Water Resources Engineering 129-130

(69) Mining Engineering 130 (70) Electronics Engineering 130-133 (71) Law 134-142 (72) International Law 142-144 (73) Al-Fiqh 144-146 (74) Graphics 146-147 (75) Fine Arts 147-148 (76) History of Music 148-149

(77) Drawing and Painting 150-151

(78) Food And Nutrition 151-153

(79) Institutional Food Management 153-155

(80) Home Management And Housing 155-158

(81) Child Development And Social Relationship 158-160

(82) Nursery 160-162

(83) Related Art 162-166

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ENGLISH

(For both General and Technical/Professional Cadres) Total Marks-200

Part-A Marks-100 1. Reading Comprehension

An unseen passage dealing with a topic relevant to our times will be set. Candidates will be required to answer (a) a number of thematic questions that will test their understanding of the passage (30 marks), and (b) a number of questions related to grammar and usage. (30 marks)

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2. Candidates will be required to write a summary of the given passage in their own words within 100 words. (20 marks)

3. Candidates will have to write a letter relating to the thematic issue of the given passage to the editor of an English newspaper. (20 marks)

Part-B Marks-100

1. Candidates will be required to compose an essay on a topic related to an issue of topical relevance. The essay must conform to the word limit set and must convey a candidate’s ability to express his or her ideas clearly and correctly in English as well as reflect and analyze a topic of contemporary interest. (50 marks)

2. Translation from English into Bangla and Bangla into English

Candidates will be required to translate a short passage from Bangla into English and another from English into Bangla. (25+25=50 marks)

BANGLADESH AFFAIRS Total Marks 200

(For both General and Technical/Professional Cadres)

This paper is designed to cover various issues/topics concerning Bangladesh affairs which include history, geography, environment, society, culture, economy and politics.

The topics/areas that should be covered are stated below:

1. Geography of Bangladesh that should include topographical features of different areas/regions and their developments over time.

2. Demographic features including ethnic and cultural diversity.

3. History and culture of Bangladesh from ancient to recent times.

4. Economy, society, literature and culture of Bangladesh with particular emphasis on developments including Poverty Alleviation, Vision- 2021, GNP, NNP, GDP etc. after the emergence of the country.

5. Bangladesh’s environment and nature and challenges and prospects with particular emphasis on conservation, preservation and sustainability.

6. Natural resources of Bangladesh with focus on their sustainable harnessing and management.

7. The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh: Preamble, Features, Directive Principles of State Policy, Constitutional Amendments.

8. Organs of the Government:

a) Legislature: Representation, Law-making, Financial and Oversight functions; Rules of Procedure, Gender Issues, Caucuses, Parliament Secretariat.

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b) Executive: Chief and Real executive e.g., President and Prime Minister, Powers and Functions; Cabinet, Council of Ministers, Rules of Business, Bureaucracy, Secretariat, Law enforcing agencies; Administrative setup- National and Local Government structures, Decentralization Programmes and Local Level Planning.

c) Judiciary: Structure: Supreme, High and other Subordinate Courts, Organization, Powers and functions of the Supreme Court, Appointment, Tenure and Removal of Judges, Organization of Sub-ordinate Courts, Separation of Judiciary from the Executive, Judicial Review, Adjudication, Gram Adalat, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

9. Foreign Policy and External Relations of Bangladesh:

Goals, Determinants and policy formulation process; Factors of National Power; Security Strategies; Geo-Politics and Environment Issues; Economic Diplomacy; Man-power exploitation, Participation in International Organizations; UNO and UN Peace Keeping Missions, NAM, SAARC, OIC, BIMSTEC, D-8 etc, and International Economic Institutions, Foreign Aid, International Trade.

10. Political Parties: Historical development; Leadership; Social Bases; Structure; Ideology and Programmes; Factionalism; Politics of Alliances; Inter and Intra-Party Relations; Electoral Behaviour; Parties in Government and Opposition.

11. Elections in Bangladesh. Management of Electoral Politics: Role of the Election Commission; Electoral Law; Campaigns; Representation of People’s Order (RPO); Election Observation Teams.

12. Contemporary Communication; ICT, Role of Media; Right to Information (RTI), and E-Governance.

13. Non-formal Institutions; Role of Civil Society; Interest Groups; and NGOs in Bangladesh.

14. Globalization and Bangladesh: Economic and Political Dimensions; Roles of the WTO, World Bank, IMF, ADB, IDB and other development partners and Multi National Corporations (MNCs).

15. Gender issues and Development in Bangladesh.

16. The Liberation War and its Background: Language Movement 1952, 1954 Election, Six-Point Movement, 1966, Mass Upsurge 1968-69, General Elections 1970, Non-cooperation Movement, 1971, Bangabandhu’s Historic Speech of 7th March. Formation and Functions of Mujibnagar government, Role of Major Powers and of the UN, Surrender of Pakistani Army, Bangabandhu’s return to liberated Bangladesh. Withdrawal of Indian armed forces from Bangladesh.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Total Marks 100

(For both General and Technical/Professional Cadres) Brief Description

International Affairs is a compulsory paper for candidates of competitive examinations under the Public Service Commission, Bangladesh and applicable to both general and professional cadre. This paper deals with conceptual issues and actors in the study of international affairs. It starts with a basic understanding of international affairs, its nature and evolution. It focuses on both conceptual and empirical issues in international affairs. Under this paper basic concepts and theories such as power, balance of power, realism, liberalism/neo-liberalism, foreign policy, security, trade, and environment will be addressed. The empirical focus of the paper is on understanding bilateral and multilateral relations, processes, functions, and politics of regional and global institutions. The paper is divided into two sections: conceptual and empirical issues.

Objective

The paper strives to understand a basic knowledge about international affairs. It aims to examine whether the candidates are well equipped with the key concepts, perspectives and theories for explaining global phenomena to deal with policy matters effectively. Another purpose of the paper is to examine analytical capacity of the candidates about global issues and events that are closely linked with domestic arena.

Proposed Distribution of Marks:

1. Short Conceptual Notes : 10 out of 12 10 x 4 =40

2. Analytical Questions: 3 out of 4 questions 3 x 15 =45

3. Problem-solving question 1 x 15 =15

Section A: Conceptual Issues

Introduction to International Affairs: Significance of international affairs; meaning and scope of international affairs; linkage between international affairs and international politics

Actors in the World: Modern state, types of state, sovereignty, non-state actors, international institutions, relations between state and non-state actors

Power and Security: power, national power, balance of power, disarmament, arms control, geopolitics, terrorism

Major Ideas and Ideologies: Nationalism, imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism, post-modernism, globalization and new world order

Foreign policy and Diplomacy: concepts of foreign policy and diplomacy, decision-making process, determinants of foreign policy, diplomatic functions, immunities, and privileges

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International Economic Relations: International trade, free trade, protectionism, foreign aid, debt crisis, foreign direct investment (FDI), financial liberalization, regionalism, regionalization, North-South gap, global poverty, MDGs

Global Environment: Environmental issues challenges, climate change, global warming, climate adaptation, climate diplomacy

Section B: Empirical Issues

The United Nations System: The UN and its organs, importance and limitations of the UN, Reforms of the UN, Role of the Security Council, UN Peacekeeping and peace-building functions, Human rights agenda, Environmental agenda, International Court of Justice, and Women empowerment

Foreign Relations of Major Powers: USA, Russia, UK, China, France, Germany, India, Japan etc.

Global Initiatives and Institutions: World Bank, IMF, ADB, G8, G-77, WTO, Kyoto Protocol, COP etc.

Regional Institutions: SAARC, BIMSTEC, EU, ASEAN, NATO, APEC, OIC, AU, GCC

Major Issues and Conflicts in the World: The Palestine Problem, the Arab Spring, the Kashmir Issue, the Syrian Crisis, Persian Gulf Conflict, nuclear issue and Iran, the North Korean issue, territorial disputes in Southeast and East Asia, Nuclear proliferation and other contemporary issues.

Politics in South Asia: India-Pakistan relations, Bangladesh-India relations, regional integration, water dispute, border problems and terrorism

Bangladesh in International Affairs: Major achievements, challenges, future directions

Section C: Problem-solving

The candidates may be asked to come up with an analysis of a problem and its solution on any aspect of global developments and security issues, such as trade, climate change, foreign aid, arms proliferation etc.

MATHEMATICAL REASONING

Mathematical Reasoning is based on the principles of Logic. A sound knowledge of Mathematical Reasoning prepares one not only to solve mathematical problems but also develops the intellectual ability to resolve problems in all spheres of public life and to arrive at impartial and impersonal intelligent decisions.

The examination in Mathematical Reasoning will test the ability of the candidate to apply knowledge of Mathematics and Mathematical Reasoning acquired up to secondary level, especially to concrete application-oriented problems.

The syllabus of the examination is given below:

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2. Unitary Method, Average, Percentage, Simple and Compound interest, LCM, GCD, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss.

3. Algebraic Formulas, Factorization of Polynom ials, Linear and Quadratic Equations, Linear and Quadratic Inequalities.

4. Systems of Linear Equations with two or three unknowns.

5. Exponents and Logarithms. Exponential and Logarithmic functions. 6. Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series.

7. Line, Angle, Triangle related theorems. Theorem of Pythagoras, Circle – Theorems, Corollaries. 8. Area related theorems and construction, Mensuration – plane figures and solid objects.

9. Cartesian Geometry- Distance, Equation of a Straight Line.

10. Trigonometric ratios and functions. Problems on height and distances. 11. Set theory. Venn diagram.

12. Counting Principles, Permutations and Combinations. Elementary Probability.

Marks Distribution

Full marks is 50. Twelve questions will be set, each carrying five marks. The candidate will be asked to answer any ten questions out of twelve.

MENTAL ABILITY

The objective of mental ability test is to assess differential aptitude of the candidate. The following areas are likely to be covered:

1. Verbal Reasoning: The verbal reasoning test, as its name implies, is a measure of ability to understand concepts framed in pairs of words. The word used in these items may come from history, geography, literature, science, or any other content area. The item thus samples the candidate’s knowledge and his/her ability to abstract and generalize relationships inherent in that knowledge.

Example: Man has an inborn desire to...the unknown. Invent

Discover Recover Solve fear

2. Abstract Reasoning: The abstract reasoning test is intended as a nonverbal measure of the candidate’s reasoning ability. The series presented in each problem requires the perception of an operating principle in the changing diagrams. In each instance, the candidate must discover the principle or principles governing the change of the figures and give evidence of his understanding by designating the diagram which should follow.

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3. Space Relations: The Space Relation test is a measure of ability to deal with concrete materials through visualization. The ability to visualize a constructed object from a picture of a pattern has been used frequently in test of structural visualization. The ability to imagine how an object would appear if rotated in various ways has been used effectively in the measurement of space perception.

Example: A man travels 1 mile, then turn left and travels 1 mile, then he turns right and travels 2 miles, then again he turns right, and travels 5 miles. How far is he from the starting point?

Answer: A. 5 Miles B. 1 mile C. 9 miles D. 6 miles

4. Numerical Ability: The test is a measure of the candidate’s ability to reason with numbers, to manipulate numerical relationship and to deal intelligently with quantitative materials.

Example: What number has been left out?

4 √25 6 √49 ? Ans: A. 8 B. √81 C. 24 D. √121 E. None of these

5. Spelling and Language: The spelling and language test is intended to measure the candidate’s ability to detect errors in grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. The items reflect the principles of present day formal writing, and the ability measured by the test is highly predictive of success in a variety of academic courses.

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Total Marks – 100

(For General Cadre only)

Introduction: This is intended to test candidates’ basic knowledge and understanding about application of science and technology in our daily life.

Part – A: General Science Marks - 60

i. Light: Nature, Spectrum, Different colours and wavelengths, UV, IR, and LASER, Reflection of Light, Refraction of Light, Total Internal Reflection of Light, Lenses, Thin converging lens, Dispersion of light, particle nature of light, Einstein’s photoelectric equation, photocells

ii. Sound: Hearing mechanism, Decibel, Frequency, Sound machines in home and around –, Microphone, Loud speaker, Public address system, Characteristics of a sound note, Formation of stationary waves in stretched string, Laws of vibrating strings, Beats, Doppler Effect, Applications and limitations of Doppler Effect, Echoes, Absorption of sound wave, Reverberations, Fundamentals of Building acoustics, Statement of Sabine's formula

iii. Magnetism: Polarity and relationship with current, Bar magnet, Magnetic lines of force, Torque on a bar magnet in a magnetic field, Earth’s magnetic field as a bar magnet, Tangent galvanometer, Vibration magnetometer, Para, dia and ferromagnetic substances with examples, Electromagnets and permanent magnets

iv. Acid, Base and Salt: Acid-base concepts; characteristics of acids and bases; acid-base indicators; uses of acids and bases in daily life and caution in handling them; social effects of misuse of acids; reason for acidity in stomach and selection of the right food; pH; measurement and importance of pH of substances; salts; characteristics of salts; necessity of salt in daily life; uses of salts in agriculture and industries

v. Water: Properties of water; melting and boiling points of water; electrical conductivity; structure of water; hydrogen bonding; sources of water; sources of fresh water in Bangladesh; water quality parameters (colour and taste; turbidity; presence of radioactive substances; presence of waste; dissolved oxygen; temperature; pH and salinity); recycling of water; role of water in conservation of nature; necessity of quality water; purification of water (filtration; chlorination; boiling and distillation); reasons for pollution of water sources in Bangladesh; effects of water pollution on plants, animals and human beings; effects of global warming on fresh water; strategy for preventing water pollution and responsibility of citizens or public awareness; prevention of water pollution by

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industries; prevention of water pollution due to soil erosion from agricultural land; conservation of water sources and development

vi. Our resources: Soil; types of soil; soil pH; reasons and effects of soil pollution; natural gas and its main compositions; processing, uses and sources of natural gas, petroleum and coal; forestry; limitations and conservation of our resources

vii. Polymer: Natural and synthetic polymer; polymerization process; sources, characteristics and usage of natural and synthetic polymers; manufacturing process, characteristics and uses of fibers, silk, wool, nylon and rayon; physical and chemical properties of rubber and plastic; role of rubber and plastic for environmental imbalance; aware of using rubber and plastic

viii. Atmosphere: Biosphere and Hydrosphere, Ionosphere, role of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Potable and polluted water, Pasteurization.

ix. Food and Nutrition: Elements of food; carbohydrates; protein; fats and lipid; vitamins; types and sources of carbohydrates, proteins; nutritional value; menu of balanced diet; the pyramid of balanced diet; body mass index (BMI); fast food or junk food; preservation of food; various processes of storing food; use of chemicals for preservation of foods and its physiological effects

x. Biotechnology: Chromosome; shape, structure and chemical composition of chromosome; nucleic acid; deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA); ribonucleic acid (RNA); protein; gene; DNA test; forensic test; genetic disorder in human beings; Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering; cloning; social effects of cloning; transgenic plants and animals; Use of biotechnology in agricultural, milk products and pharmaceutics; Gene therapy; Genetically modified organism; Nanotechnology; Pharmacology; Pharmacokinetics

xi. Disease and Healthcare: Deficiency, Infection, Antiseptic, Antibiotics, Stroke, Heart Attack, Blood Pressure, Hypertension and Diabetes, Dengue; Diarrhoea; Drug addiction, Vaccination, Cataract, food poisoning, X-ray; Ultrasonography; CT Scan; MRI; ECG; Endoscopy; Radiotherapy; Chemotherapy; Angiography; uses, risk and side-effects of above techniques; Basic concept of Cancer, AIDS and Hepatitis

Part – B: Computer and Information Technology Marks - 25

i. Computer Technology: Organization of modern personal computer and its major functional units, computer generations, History of computers, central processing unit and microprocessor, computer memories and their classification and characteristics, input and output devices with characteristics and uses. The role of BIOS. Bus architecture, Motherboard and its components, functions and organization of microprocessors, Arithmetic Logic Unit(ALU), Control unit, Language translator, Text editor, Compiler, Interpreter, Computer software, system software, operating system, application software with examples of applications, Computer virus, office automation. Computational biology; Role of computer in Drug design; Programming languages, their types and levels, steps for software development. Impacts of computer on society.

ii. Information Technology: Data communication and information, information collection, processing, and distribution, System analysis and information systems, expert systems. Database software and structures, Database Management System(DBMS), Basics of multimedia systems with examples of

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hardware and software, concept of data compression, multimedia system development life cycle. Local area, metropolitan area and wide area computer networks,(LAN, MAN,WAN ), LAN Topology, Networking devices(Router, Switch, HUB),TCP/IP Protocol suite, Internet, Internet services and protocols, Internet Service Providers(ISPs) and their responsibilities, intranet and extranet, Word Wide Web(WWW) and web technology. Popular websites. Access control security and privacy. E-mail, Social media (facebook, twitter, blog ) and their impacts. Different types of Transmission media with examples, bandwidth. Major components of telecommunication systems, mobile telephone systems, satellite communication systems and VSAT, importance of fibre optic communication system, Wi-Fi, Commerce technology and its impact to society, examples of E-Commerce websites, B2B, B2C, M-E-Commerce, Smart phones, GPS

Part – C: Electrical and Electronic Technology Marks - 15

iii. Electrical Technology: Electrical components, voltage, current, Ohm’s Law, Electrical power and energy, Electromagnet and magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, Circuits Breakers, GFCI’s and Fuses, Power Distribution and Series circuit, Voltage Sources in a Series, Kirchoff’s Voltage Law, Voltage Division in a Series Circuit, Interchanging Series Elements, Voltage Regulation and the Internal Resistance of Voltage Sources, Parallel Resistors, Parallel Circuits, Power Distribution in a Parallel Circuit, Kirchhoff’s Current Law, Open and Short Circuits, Generation of AC and DC voltages, thermal, hydraulic and nuclear power generators. Electric motors and their applications. Transformers, AC transmission and distribution, Electrical instruments, voltage stabilizers, IPS and UPS

iv. Electronics Technology: Electronic components, analog and digital signals, analog electronic devices, amplifiers and oscillators, resistance, types of resistors, conductance, ohmmeters, Capacitance, Capacitors, Inductors, Inductance, Sinusoidal Alternating, Waveforms, Frequency Spectrum, The Sinusoidal Waveform, General format for the sinusoidal Voltage of current, Phase Relations, The Basic Elements and Phasors, Response of Basic R,L and C, Elements to a Sinusoidal Voltage or Current, Frequency Response of the Basic Elements, Average Power and Power Factor, Complex Numbers, Rectangular Form, Polar Form, Conversion between Forms, Impedance and the Phasor Diagram, Introduction to 3 phase Systems, Elementary Concepts of Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Various Levels of Power, Basic Concepts of Transformers, radio, television, and radar. Digital devices and digital integrated circuits, impact of digital integrated circuits, counters and digital display devices, digital instruments

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Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks : 100

(Shakespeare to Romantic Period)

(Candidates will have to answer five questions in all of twenty marks each- two from group-A and three from group-B. In group-A, there will be one question from each text. In group-B, there will be one question from each author.)

Group A - Marks 50

Shakespeare : “Hamlet”, “King Lear’, “Macbeth”, “Othello”, ‘The Tempest”. Group B - Marks 50

Milton : “Paradise Lost”, Book IX and X Swift : “Gulliver's Travels”

Wordsworth: " Tintern Abbey", " Ode: Intimations of Immortality" Coleridge :" The Rime of the Ancient Mariner",

" Kubla Khan", " Dejection: an Ode" Shelley: " Ode to the West Wind", " To a Skylark" Keats : Odes

Jane Austen : “Pride and Prejudice”

ENGLISH Part-II Marks : 100

(Victorian to Modern Period) Group A - Marks 50

(There will be one question of 20 marks from each author. Candidates will have to answer two questions from this group.)

Tennyson : " Ulysses", " The Lotos Eaters",

" Tithonus", " In Memoriam" (selections) Browning : " Andrea del Sarto" " Fra Lippo Lippi"

" My Last Duchess", " Rabbi Ben Ezra"

Mathew Arnold : " Dover Beach", " The Scholar Gipsy", " Thyrsis"

Dickens : Great Expectations

Hardy : Tess of the D'Urbarvilles

Group B - Marks 50

(There will be one question of 20 marks from each author. Candidates will have to answer three questions from this group.)

Yeats : Selections

T.S.Eliot : " The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" " The Waste Land"

D. H. Lawrence : "Sons and Lovers" Conrad : "Heart of Darkness" Arthur Miller : "Death of a Salesman" Beckett : "Waiting for Godot"

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ARABIC

Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks – 100

(Literature)

(Evaluation System & Distribution of Marks)

a) Translation 10 x 4 = 40

b) Explanation 5 x 4 = 20

c) Critical Questions on : 10 x 4 = 40

1. The Qur’an 2. The Hadith

3. Literary works of the following poets and prose writers a) Poets :

Zuhayr bin Abi Sulma, Ka’b bin Zuhayr, Farazdaq, Abu Nuwas, Al-Mutanabbi, Amad Shawqi, Hafiz Ibrahim, Mahmud Sami al Barudi, Mikhail Nu’aima.

b) Prose writers :

Najib Mahfuz, Husain Haikal, Taha Husain, Abbas Mahmud al-Aqqad, Al-Manfaluti, Ahmad Amin, Tawfiq al-Hakim.

4. History of Arabic Literature :

a) Qasida : origin and development b) The Seven Odds

c) Al-Hamasa : Diwan

d) Collection and preservation of al-Qur’an

e) Compilation of al-Hadith with special reference to al-Sihah al-Sitta f) Development of Arabic Literature in Umayyad and Abbasid periods g) Development of Modern Arabic Literature

ARABIC

Part-II Marks – 100 (Language)

(Evaluation System (Distribution of Marks)

1. Arabic Grammar 48

a. Syntax (Nahw) 3 question x 8 = 24 b. Morphology (Sarf) 3 question x 8 = 24 2. Composition 52

a) Translation from Bengali/English to Arabic and vice versa 10 b) Correction 6

c) Précis writing 8

d) Letter/Application writing 8

e) Paragraph writing 8

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PERSIAN Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks : 100 (Text) A : Prose

(1) Gulistan, Chapter I By Saadi Shirazi 15

(2) Azfa Book III By Dr. Yadollah Samarch 15

B : Poetry

(1) Dewan-e-Hafiz Shirzi (First 10 Ghazals) 15

(2) Rubayat-e-Omar Khyyam (First 20 Rubaiyat) 15

C : A Short History of Persian Literature in Iran

(Gajnavi and seljuki period) 40

Total : 100 PERSIAN

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Marks : 100 Group : A

(1) Grammar : Illustration of Idiom& Phrases 20 (2) Translation from Persian into Bengali or English 10 (3) Translation from Bengali or English into Persian 10

(4) An Essay in Persian 20

Group : B

A Short History of Persian Literature in Bangladesh

(20th Century) 40 Total : 100

URDU

Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks : 100 A: Prose

(1) Intekhab-e-Mazameen-e-Sir Syed Ahmad khan 15 (a) Ummid (b) Ta'assub

(2) Prem Chand ke Numaindah Afsane : 15

(a) Do-Bail (b) Kafan B: Poetry

(a) Shikwa by Dr. Allama Iqbal 15

(b) Musaddas-e-Hali 15

C: A Short History of Urdu Literature in the Sub-Cotinent :

( 1801 A.D. – 1947 ) 40

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URDU

Part-II Marks : 100

A. Grammar& Composition 60

B. A Short History of Urdu Literature in Bangladesh (20th Century) 40

A: Distribution of Marks

(1) Grammar: Illustration of Idiom& Phrases 20

(2) Translation from Urdu into Bengali or English 10 (3) Translation from Bengali or English into Urdu 10

(4) An Essay in Urdu 20

B: A Short History of Urdu Literature in Bangladesh

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PALI

Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks : 100

(Texts and History of Pali Literature)

A. Pali Prose 30

Selected Topics :

1. Majjhima Nikays : Anigulimata Sutta, Dhammacetiya Sutta and Rahulavada Sutta. 2. Milinda Panha : Bahirakatha, Sila, Saddha, Viriya, Samadhi, Pauna and Nibbana. 3. Atthakatha : Udena and Vasuladatta, Marriage of Visakha and

Porana-Vajjidhamma.

B. Pali Poetry 30

Selected Topics :

1. Samyutta Nikaya : Kutika, Kasi, Jata, Acchara, Sela and Alavaka.

2. Dhammapada : Yamaka, Appamada, Citta, Puppha, Danda, Magga, Bhikkhu and Brahmans.

3. Thera-Therigatha : Mahakaccayana, Vangisa, Silava, Punnika, Ambapali and Isidasi.

C. History of Pali Literature 40

1. Origin and Development of Pali Canonical literature. 2. Non-canonical literature.

(Candidate will be expected to have knowledge of Pali literature along with principal author).

PALI

Part-II Marks : 100

(Pali Prosody, Rhetoric, Grammar and Comparative Philology)

A. Pali Prosody and Rhetoric : 30

i) Vuttodaya ii) Subodhalanikara

B. Pali Grammar : 30

Sandi, Declension, Conjugation, Compound, Case-edning, Upasagga and Nipata, Participles, Infinitive, Gerund, Causative, Denominative, Intensive, Desiderative and Denominative Verb.

C. Translation from Bengali or English into Pali (Simple Sentence only) 10

D. Comparative Philology : 30

Principles, Family of Languages, Relation between Pali and Inscriptional Prakrits, Sounds, Phonetics and Inflictions.

PSYCHOLOGY Total Marks-200

Part-I

Marks : 100

(General and Developmental Psychology)

AGeneral Psychology 50

1. Definition and subject matter of Psychology; Fields of Psychology; Research Methods: Observation, Survey, Experimental method, Case study:

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2. Psychological basis of Behavior : Structure and functions of Central and Peripheral nervous system Endocrine glands and their effects on behavior; 3. Sensation and Perception : Definition of Sensation and Perception; Visual and

auditory sense. Thresholds and their measurement.

Perceptual organization Depth perception Illusion and hallucinations

4. Motivation and Emotion : Definition of Motivation and Emotion; Physiological and Social motives; Theories of Motivation,

Development of Emotions Bodily charges in Emotion; Theories of Emotion.

5. Learning and Memory : Definition of Learning. Factor of Learning. Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning; Observational Learning, Perceptual Learning.

The process of Memory; Sensory Memory, Short-term Memory and Long term Memory, Forgetting and its causes!

6. Cognition and Intelligence : Definition of Thinking, Concept formation, Problem solving; Creative Thinking. Cognitive development; Definition of Intelligence; Measurement of

Intelligence-Standford-Binet and Wachslet’s- Intelligence Scales. 7. Personality : Definition of Personality. Development of

Personality-Psychoanalytic and Behavioral approaches. Assessment of personality.

BDevelopmental Psychology 50

8. Development Psychology : Definition of Developmental Psychology. Division of the Life Cycle, Principles of Development. Methods used in studying Development.

9. Beginning of Life : Conception, Prenatal development, Stages of and Factors affecting prenatal development.

10. The Birth : Birth process, Types of birth and its effect on Development. 11. The Neonate : Physiological functioning. Reflex actions.

12. Infancy : Physical, Language, Social and Emotional Development. 13. Childhood : Physical, Language, Social and Emotional Development. 14. Adolescence : Physical changes. Causes and psychological effects of

physical change, Problems of adolescence : Juvenile delinquency, Drug addiction, Suicide.

PSYCHOLOGY

Part-II

Marks : 100

(Social and Abnormal Psychology)

A. Social Psychology

50 1. Social Psychology : Definition and subject matter of Social Psychology

and its relation to other Social Sciences, Methods used in studying social behaviour,

2. Socialization : Its processes and products, Agents of socialization, Family, Schools and Neighburs, Cultural influences on bahaviour,

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3. Attitudes : Definition of Attitude; Components of Attitude; Opinions and values.

Formation of attitudes; Attitude change : Cognitive theories;

4. Groups : Types of group. Group cohesiveness.

5. Leadership : Definition of leadership; Approaches to the study of leadership : Trait approach, type approach and situational approach.

Functions of leader; Characteristics of leader; Effective leadership.

6. Mass Communication and

collective behaviour : Public opinion-formation and assessment of public opinion. Propaganda-Techniques and principle of propaganda. Rumour and Prejudice, Abnormal Psychology,

B. Abnormal Psychology: 50 7. Abnormal Psychology : The concept of normality and abnormality in

behaviour. Relation of Abnormal Psychology with Clinical psychology, Psychiatry and Mental health. 8. Causes of Abnormal Behaviour : Biological, psychological and socio-cultural causal

factors of abnormal behaviour.

9. Anxiety-based disorder : Generalized anxiety disorder, Phobias, Obsessive- Compulsive disorder.

10. Somatoform and Dissociative

disorder : Conversion disorder, Hypochondriasis. 11. Schizophrenia : Types and causal factors of schizophrenia.

12. Treatment of behaviour disorder : Psychoanalytic therapy, Client-centered therapy and Behaviour therapy. HISTORY Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks-100 History of Bangladesh (From earliest times to 1971 A.D) Group-I: Ancient

a. Maurya and Gupta rule in Bengal b. Sasanka

c. Pala rule in Bengal: Rise of the Palas; Dharmapala; Devapala; Mahipala I; Samantra Rebellion during the reign of Mahipala II; Ramapala; glories of Palas

d. Dynasties of South-Eastern Bengal: the Devas; the Chandras; the Varmans

e. Sena rule in Bengal: VijayaSena; VallalaSena; LaksmanaSena; Glories of the Senas.

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a. Coming of the Muslims: Bakhtiyar Khalji: Ghitasuddin Iwaz Khalji b. Cricumstaces leading to the independence of Bengal

c. Independent Sultannate: Shamsuddin IIiyas Shah; Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah; Alauddin Hussain Shah; Glories of the Hussain Shahi Period.

d. Foreigh Accounts on Bengal: Ibn Barutah; Ma-Huan e. Prtuguese in Bengal

f. Mughal occupation of Bengal and the Bara Bhuiyas;

g. Mughal Subahdars:Shaista khan; Mir Jumla; Murshid Quli Khan h. Bengal under the Nawabs: Alivardi Khan; Sirajuddaula

Group-III: Modern

a. Coming of the English: Battle of Plassey; Battle of Buxar; Crant of Diwani to the East India Company

b. The Permanent Settlement

c. Early Resistance Movements against the British: Fakir-Sannyasi movement; Titumir d. Reform Movements: the Faraizi Movement; Rammohan Ray

e. Partition of Bengal, 1905; Swadeshi and Non-Cooperation Movement f. Bengal Politics, 1937-1946; Lahore Resolution; Partition of 1947 g. 1952 Language Movement and the Election of 1956

h. Disparity between the two wings of Pakistan

i. The demand for autonomy of East Pakistan; Six-Point Programme j. Eleven Point Movement of 1969

k. Election of 1970 and its aftermath

l. The War of Liberation and the emergence of Bangladesh

(Candidate shall have the option of choosing five questions from the three groups taking at least one form each group)

HISTORY Part-II Marks-100

(This Paper has been divided into two parts, viz., part A and part B. Candidates shall have the option of choosing either part A or Part B)

Part-A

History of the Indian Subcontinent, 1206-1947 (Selected topics)

Group-I: Sultanate Period

a. Coming of the Muslims: invasion of Sindh; invasion of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni; Ghoride invasion

b. Sultans: Iltutmish; Ghiyasuddin Balban; Alauddin Khalji; Muhammad bin Tughlaq Group-II: Mughal period

a. Battle of Panipath and the foundation of Mughal rule; Badur b. Humayun's struggle with Sher Shah; Sher Shah's Reforms

c. Akbar: Conquests, Revenue Reforms , Rajput Policy, Religious Policy: Mansabdari System

d. Art and Architecture under Shahjahan; War of Succession e. Aurangzeb: Deccan Policy; Decline of Mughal Rule

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Group-III: British period

a. Battle of Plassey; Battle of Buxar and the Grant of the Diwani b. Consolidation of British rule: Warren Hastings; Cornwallis c. Expansion of British Rule: Wellesley; Dalhousi

d. Social & Administrative Reforms: Ripon; Bentinck e. War of 1857

f. Growth of Nationalism: Indian National Congress and the Muslim League; Partition of Bengal of 1905 and its aftermath; Swadeshi and Khilafat Movements; Act 1935; Lahore Resolution, 1940.

g. Partition of 1947

(Candidates shall have the option of choosing five questions from the three Groups taking at least one from each group)

Part -B

History of Europe, 1453 1945 (Selected Topics) Group-I

a. Geographical Discoveries; Impact on the subsequent course of history b. Martin Luther and Protestant Reformation

c. Counter Reformation

d. Benevolent Despots: Frederick; Peter; Catherine II; Joseph II e. Absolute Monarchy: Louis XIV of France

Group-II

a. French Revolution: background and cause; role of the philosophers b. Napoleon: rise and conquests; reforms; fall of Napoleon

c. congress of Vienna and Metternich d. French Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 e. Unification of Germany

f. Unification of Italy

g. The Eastern Question; the Crimean War; the Berlin Congress h. World War I: background and causes; results; Versailles Treaty i. Rise of Socialism in Europe: the Bolshevik Revolution

j. Rise of Hitler in Germany and Mussolini in Italy

k. World War II: Background and cause; the Allied and Axis Powers; American involvement

l. Yalta Conference; Potsdam Declaration m. The establishment of the UNO

(Candidates shall have the option of choosing five questions from the two Groups taking at least one from each group)

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ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE Total Marks-200

Part-I Marks-100 (a) Pre-Islamic Arabia

The Ayyam Al-Arab; The Social, Political, Economic and Religious Aspects of the Arabs’ Life; Trade and Trade Routes; Geophysical Environs.

(b) The Prophet Muhammad(Sm) 632 A.C.

Important events of the Makkah life of the Prophet with reference to the backdrop of his receiving the prophetic call in the cave of Hira, to the oath of al-Aqabah and the hijrat or migration from Makkah to Madinah; the Madinite life with special emphasis on the Sanad or the Charter of Madinah and the foundation of state, the war policy, the Treaty of Hudaibiyah, the conquest of Makkah, the farewell pilgrimage sermon and the multidimensional reforms. (c) The Khulafa Rashidun (the pious caliphs) 632-661 A.C.

Hazrat Abu Bakr-his election and services for the cause of Islam and the nascent state of Madinah; Hazrat Umar-the territorial expansion of the caliphate and the administrative policy; Hazrat Uthman-charges and civil disturbances; Hazart Ali- civil war, forces of disintegration and the end of the pious caliphate; the salient features of administration under the pious caliphs.

(d) The Umayyad dynasty 661-750 A.C.

The Umayyads : the Khilafat under Mu’awiyah; Abdul Malik and his consolidation and arabicization; Khilafat of al-Walid-expansion in the East and the West; the services of Hajjaj B. Yusuf; later Umayyad Khalifas with special reference to Umar b. Abdul Aziz; the Mawali and their role in the Abbasid Revolution; causes for the fall of the Umayyad Khilafat; outline of the administration under the Umayyads.

(e) The Abbasid dynasty 750-1258 A.C.

Factors leading to the foundation of the Abbasid dynasty; Al-Mansur-his policy of the consolidation and administration; al_Mahdi-the important events of his reign; Harun al-Rashid-his character and achievements; al-Amin and al-Mamun-civil war between the two brothers and its aftermath; the reign of al-Mutawakil and the forces of disintegration; the rise and fall of the Barmakides; early Abbasid caliphs’ Byzantine policy; Turkish and Persian’s ascendancy in the court and its results; the developm ent of learning and culture under Harun Rashid and al-Mamun; the rise of the Buwaihids and Saljuqs with reference to their impacts on the Abbasid caliphate; causes for the decay and downfall of the Abbasid dynasty; sack of Baghdad by Halaku Khan in 1258 A.C. and its farreaching effects; social and intellectual life under the Abbasids.

(f) Religious beliefs and practices

Five pillars of Islam; al-Quran, al Hadith; the sources of Muslim law; four Sunni schools of law; the Shites; the Murjites; the Kharijites; the Mutazilites, the Asharites.

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE Part-II

Marks-100

a. Review of the sources for the study of the subject. b. Pre-Muslim background of the land and people of India.

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c. The Arab conquest of Sind-its effects; Sultan Mahmud’s invasion of India and the later Ghaznavids; India on the eve of Muhammad Ghori’s invasion; the battles of Tarain and the foundation of Muslim rule in India.

d. Qutubuddin Aibak-the Mamluk dynasty-its consolidation by Iltutmish; the successors of Iltutmish; Ghiyasuddin Balban and his policy of consolidation with special reference to the theory of kingship; the beginning of Mongol invasion.

e. The Khaljis : the foundation of the dynasty; Alauddin Khalji’s conquests and price control system. f. The Tughlags : Muhammad b. Tughlag’s ambitious projects and their results; Firuz Shah

Tughlaq’s reforms and army organization.

Sayyids and Lodis : the forces of disintegration; the causes of the fall of Sultanate and the rise of the Mughals; Sher Shah Sur and his agrarian policy.

Society, learning, culture, history-writing and administration under the Sultanate of Delhi.

g. The foundation of Mughal Empire and its corresponding power, Zhairuddin Muhammad Babur-his struggle for power and the foundation of Mughal dynasty in India-character and achievements; Nasiruddin Humayun-his struggle with Sher Shah, exile and restoration of power; Jalauddin Muhammad Akbar-his approchement with the Rajputs, The religious policy and the promulgation of Din-i-Elahi Nuruddin Jahangir-his state policy, patronization of art and painting, the influence of Nurjahan in the court; Shihabuddin Shah Jahan-his administration and architectural development-war of succession among his sons; Muhiuddin Alamgir Aurangzib-his expansion of the empire-struggle with the Marahtas and Deccan policy-his revivalist and religious policy; the weak successors of the dynasty and the forces of disintegration; the causes for the decay and downfall of the dynasty; society, learning, culture and administration in Muhgal India.

h. Advent of the Europeans and struggle for power

English East India Company’s ascendancy, the battles of Plassey and Buxar, the Grant of Diwani to the East India Company, Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and the Indian war of Independence, 1857; Banishment of Bahadur Shah and the end of the Mughal rule theoretically and practically.

ISLAMIC STUDIES

Total Marks-200

Part-I Marks 100

Part - I 50

Qur’anic Studies and Studies of Hadith :

(a) Qur’anic Studies, Textual Study of Surahs : al-Fath, al-Hujurat and an-Nur

(i) Translation 15

(ii) Critical questions 10

(b) Studies of Hadith : Kitab al-Iman (upto Bab al-Kabair), Kitab al-Ilm (pp.32/38) and Kitab al-Adab (upto Bab al-Istizan):

(i) Translation 15

(ii) Critical questions 10

Part -II 50

Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah and Islamic personal law :

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(a) The life of the Prophet (S.) before Hijrah;

(i) Pre-Islamic Arabia : Its social, Political, economic, moral and religious conditions.

(ii) The Prophet (S.) : His life before Hijrah; (iii) Pre-Nabuwat period;

(iv) Post-Nabuwat Period.

(b) The life of the Prophet (S.) after Hijrah;

(i) Causes of Hijrah, Muwakhat (Islamic brotherhood), (ii) Charter of Madina, the first Magna carta of the world. (iii) Conflict with the Quraysh and its consequence : The battles of Badr, Uhud and Ahzab etc.

(iv) The Prophet (S.) as peace maker and the Treaty of Hudaybia Preaching of Islam to the kings and emperors of the world. (v) Conquest of Makka and its effects on the spread of Islam. (vi) The Farewell pilgrimage (Hijjatul wida)

Part - III : Islamic personal law 10

Islamic personal law as regards marriage, dissolution of marriage and succession and inheritance.

ISLAMIC STUDIES

Part-II

Marks : 100

Part - I 50

(a) Social System of Islam

(i) Dignity of man, Position of women, duties to parents, children, neighbours, relatives and their rights.

(ii) Concept of family welfare in the light of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah, Marriage and polygamy in Islam. The relationship between husband and wife.

(iii) Islam and Family planning in the twentieth century, concept of 'Azl' in the Hadith.

(b) Economic System of Islam :

(i) Tax structure in Islam : Zakat, Kharaj (Land Tax,) Ushur, Sadaqat, Baitul Mal etc.

(ii) Consumption and consumer, Factors of production and the concept of ownership, Distribution of Income and wealth etc.

(iii) Islamic Insurance (Takaful)

(c) Political System of Islam :

Topics to be discussed include : Millat, Khilafat, Amr bil ma' ruf wa nahy an al-Munkar, Islamic Government and individuals, Islamic legislation,Majlis-i-Shura, Sovereignty, Democracy, internal policy and foreign policy of the Islamic State.

Part - II 50

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Muslim Contribution to various Science, such as Mathematics, Medicine, Geography, Chemistry, Astronomy, Physics, Architecture and Surgery with special reference to al-khawarizimi, Ibn Sina, Yaqub Ibn Abdullah, Jabir bin Hayyan, Al-Biruni, Al-kindi, Al-Razi etc.

(b) Human Rights in Islam :

Conception of human rights in Islam : Civil, political, Social economic and cultural rights; Islam and slavery, Human rights during war; Rights of religious minorities and women; Study of human rights in Islam with special reference to the Universal Declaration of U.N.O.

(c) Study of Religions :

History Main tenets and comparative study of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Christianity.

TAFSEER

Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks-100 (a) Al-Qur'an 30

Translation, Explanation, Collection, Preservation.

(b) Al-Hadith 30

Translation, Explanation, Compilation, Preservation, Preaching.

(c) Prose literature 40

Pre-Islamic period, Period of Holy Prophet and pious Caliphs, Umayyad and Abbasid period, Fatimid in Egypt and Umaayyad in Spain.

TAFSEER

Part-II Marks-100

(a) Development of Arabic poetry-Pre-Islamic and post Islamic ages. 20

(b) Modern Arabic literature 15

Prose and Poetry.

(c) Outlines of the history of Arabic literature. 10 (d) Development of literary criticism of Arabic. 10

(e) Grammar and Composition. 25

(f) Translation into Arabic and into Bengali/English. 20

HADITH

Total Marks-200 Part-I Marks-100

a) Al-Qur'an 30

Translation, Explanation, Collection, Preservation.

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Translation, Explanation, Compilation, Preservation, Preaching.

(c) Prose literature 40

Pre-Islamic period, Period of Holy Prophet and pious Caliphs. Umayyad and Abbasid period, Fatimid in Egypt and Umaayyad in Spain.

HADITH

Part-II Marks-100

(a) Development of Arabic poetry-Pre-Islamic and post Islamic ages 20

(b) Modern Arabic Literature 15

Prose and Poetry.

(c) Outlines of the history of Arabic Literature. 10 (d) Development of literary criticism of Arabic 10

(e) Grammar and Composition. 25

(f) Translation into Arabic and into Bengali/English. 20

PHILOSOPHY

Total Marks-200 Part-I 100 Marks

Introduction:

The nature, scope, methods and aims of Philosophy. Is Philosophy Useful in Life? Relation of Philosophy to Religion, Science and Commonsense.

Logic and Epistemology :

Logic as a normative science. The nature of Deductive and Inductive arguments.

What is knowledge? Theories of sources of Knowledge: Rationalism, Empiricism, Criticism (Kant) and Intuitionism. Realism and Idealism.

Theories of Reality :

Materialism and Idealism. Monism, Dualism and Pluralism.

Theories of Evolution:

Creation and Evolution. Types of Evolution: Mechanical, Teleological, Emergent, and Creative Evolutions.

Freedom of the Will :

Cause, Determinism and Freedom.

Philosophy of Mind:

Mind as a spiritual substance, The empirical concept of the self, Theories of mind-body relationship.

Immortality of the Soul:

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Value:

Fact and Value, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Values, Three cardinal values: Truth, Beauty and Goodness, Subjectivity and objectivity of values.

Truth:

What is truth ? Three main theories of truth: Correspondence, Coherence and Pragmatic theories.

Philosophy of Religion :

What is meant by God? Three concepts about God: Pantheism, Deism and Theism, Proofs for God's Existence, God and the Problem of evil.

Major Trends in Contemporary Western Philosophy:

Existentialism, Logical Positivism, Pragmatism, Neo-Idealism, Neo-Realism, Intuitionism and Analytical Philosophy.

PHILOSOPHY

Part-II 100 Marks

Modern Philosophic Trends in Bangladesh : Materialism, Idealism, Humanism and Mysticism.

Philosophic Approach to Certain Problems of Practical Life:

Suicide, Abortion, Environmental Pollution, Terrorism, Hoarding, Corruption in Profession, and Dealings with Lower Animals.

Moral Standard : Evolution of moral standard.

The nature of moral standard. Theories of moral standard: Hedonism, Perfectionism and Law(Categorical Imperative).

Right and Duty :

Mutual involvement of right and duty. Duties towards one's fellow-human beings. Moral Pathology:

Wrong-doing and punishment. Main theories of punishment: The Retributive Theory, the Deterrent Theory and the Reformative Theory.

Individual and Society:

Egoism, Universalism and Altruism, Justice and Beneficence.

Muslim Philosophy :

Four great medieval Muslim philosophers: Al-Farabi, IbnSina, Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rushd. Modern Muslim Philosophers: Shah Waliullah Dehlawi and Muhammad Iqbal.

Indian Philosophy :

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GEOGRAPHY Total Marks-200

Part-I

Marks –100 A. Physical Geography

Definition, history and development Nature and scope of Geomorphology Recent trends in physical Geography B. The Earth as a Planet

Origin of the earth Shape and Size

Rotation and Revolution Perihelion and Aphelion

Earth’s orbit : Solstice and Equinox Internal Structure of the Earth World time zones

Geological Time Scale C. The Lithosphere

Composition of the earth crust: Minerals and rocks Diastrophism and Volcanism

Denudation and Weathering

Agents of earth sculpture: Landforms produced by the work of rivers, glaciers, wind, oceanic waves and ground water

Pre-Davision geomorphology Davisian cycle of Erosion

D. Theories on the Various Tectonic Aspects of the Earth’s Surface Processes - Plate Tectonic Theory

- Wegner’s Continental Drift Theory

- Theories of Isostasy and Gravity Tectonics E. The Atmosphere

- Composition of the atmosphere - Elements of climate:

- Insulation and temperature, horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature; - Air pressure and pressure belts;

- Winds and planetary wind system; - Humidity, types of rainfall;

- Airmass; cyclones and anticyclones; Thunderstorms; - Major climatic types.

F. The Hydrosphere

- Hydrological cycle

- Oceans and their locations - Profile of the ocean floor - Major ocean currents

- Marine resources and deposition

G. The Biosphere

Definition of Ecology and Ecosystem Soil Profile

Factors of soil formation Major soil types of the world Geographical Distributions of Plants

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Biodiversity and conservation Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh

GEOGRAPHY Part-II Marks-100

(Hum an Geography and Geography of Bangladesh)

Part – I Human Geography 80

A. Human Geography

Definition scope and methodology Branches of human

Current approaches to human Geography Man environment interaction

B. Population

Definition and concept of population Geography Global distribution and density

Population dynamics (fertility, mortality and migration) Population growth theories

Population Projection Life table

Population Policy C. Settlements

Definition, scope and approaches of settlement Geography Types and patterns of settlements

Rural and urban settlements D. Economic Activities

Primary activities:

- Agriculture (major crop types, agricultural systems, livestock); - Fisheries

- Forestry (distribution and principal use/products) - Mining (industrial minerals and energy resources) Secondary activities:

- Vocational factors of industry

- Global distribution of iron-steel and textile industries Tertiary activities:

- Internal and international trade - Transportation: land, water, air

- Service industries: commerce and finance E. Urban Geography

Definition, scope, methodology of urban Geography Urbanization concepts

Internal structure of the city

Hierarchy of urban areas (Christaller’s theory and Growth Pole concept) Transportation system

Part – II Geography of Bangladesh 20

A. Natural Environment

Geographical location and boundary Geology : Relief and physiography

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Soils River system Climate Wet lands Natural hazard B. Population Population composition Density and distribution

Population dynamics (fertility, mortality and migration) Population policy and problems

C. Natural Resources Base:

Natural vegetation and forest Agriculture and fisheries Minerals and fuel energy

Water resources and land resources D. Economic Base:

Industry: Nature, growth and location Transport and Communication Trade and commerce

Urbanization and economic development

MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM Total Marks-200

Part-I Marks-100 (a) Journalism.

(i) Aims, objectives, functions, nature & scope; (ii) Terminology;

(iii) Contents of Newspaper. (b) News.

(i) Definitions, elements, functions & types; (ii) News value, News sense, News analysis. (c) Reporting.

(i) News gathering and writing; (ii) News structure;

(iii) Reporting: types & writing; (iv) Lead: types & writing; (v) Interview: types & writing;

(vi) Practical report writing excercise based on information/setting to be provided in the question paper;

(vii) Parliamentary reporting: terminology, importance of parliamentary reporting, bill & its passage in parliament.

(d) Editing.

(i) News room: functions;

(ii) Art of selection, correction, compression & improvement of news; (iii) Headline: types & writing;

(iv) Make-up-types & functions. (e) Law relating to Journalism.

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(i) Defamation: libel & slander; (ii) Contempt of court;

(iii) Copyright. (f) Ethics of Journalism. (g) Pressures on the Press

(h) Role & responsibilities of the Press.

(i) History of Journalism in Bangladesh (since 1947). (j) Radio & Television Journalism.

(k) Publicity, Public Relations & Propaganda. (l) Handout, Press release and Press note. (m) Editorial.

(n) Feature.

MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM Part-II

Marks-100 (a) Communication.

(i) Definitions;

(ii) Scope & purpose of communication; (iii) Process of communication;

(iv) Functions of communication; (v) Types of communication; (vi) Models of communication; (vii) Barriers to communication. (b) Mass Communication.

(i) Nature of mass communication. (ii) Scope of mass communication. (iii) Functions of mass communication. (iv) Communication policy & planning. (v) Communication & development. (c) Media.

(i) Media's watchdog role in society; (ii) Governance and media;

(iii) Media's role in shaping public opinion; (iv) Media effects;

(v) Media research. ECONOMICS Total Marks-200

Part-I

Marks – 100

Principles of Economics

1. Micro and Macro economics. Basic Macro economic concepts in relation to the Keynesian model of income determination – relevance of Keynesian economics for underdeveloped countries.

2. Concepts of supply and demand and their determinates – concepts and measurements of various elasticities of demand and supply.

3. Cardinal and Ordinal utility – law of diminishing marginal utility – equimarginal principle.

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4. The Indifference Curve analysis – Properties of Indifference Curve – consumer’s equilibrium – income substitution and price effect.

5. Analysis of Production costs – Production function, Isoquants and return to scale – short run and long run cost curve – Producers equilibrium.

6. Price determination in a perfectly competitive market – equilibrium of the farm and the industry – short run and long run equilibrium – pricing under monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition.

7. The Marginal Productivity theory of distribution – determination of rent, wages, interest and profit.

8. Types of function – linear, Quadratic, Hyperbolic, exponential and log functions – graphs of function. Equation of a straight line – Rectangular hyperbola – coordinates and location of points.

9. Concept of national income, utility of the study of national incom e, methods of measuring national income, nominal income and real income.

10. Theory of international trade: Necessity of Trade, Theory of Comparative advantage, Hecksher-ohlin theory of trade, terms of trade, gains from trade, tariffs and their justifications.

11. Globalization and its necessity, effects on the developing countries, Globalization under WTO regime.

ECONOMICS

Part-II

Marks – 100

a) Meaning of development and under development, causes of under development and their remedies – characteristics of a developing economy like Bangladesh, prospects of development of Bangladesh.

b) Issues related to development of Bangladesh: Population growth, level of unemployment, inequality in distribution of income and wealth, gender inequality, economic governance, corruption and poverty.

c) Role of Fiscal Policy in economic development : Government’s budget, taxes, borrowings and repayments.

d) Role of monetary policy in econom ic development : role of central bank, commercial banks, specialized banks, Grameen bank, PKSP, NGOs and micro credit programs, money market, capital market, credit policy, exchange rate policy, devaluation.

e) Growth of exports, imports, terms of trade, balance of trade, foreign aid, balance of payments.

f) Changing structure of real GDP of Bangladesh (1972-2005): role of agriculture, industry and service sectors.

g) Changing structure of Bangladesh agriculture (1972-2005): role of crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry-land use pattern, agricultural productivity and reforms-self sufficiency in food.

h) Industralisation in Bangladesh (1972-2005): Role of large scale, small scale and cottage industries, RMG and other export promotion and import substitution industries.

i) Growth of service sector in Bangladesh (1972-2005) and its importance.

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k) Bangladesh economy in the era of Globalization and WTO regime: new challenges.

POLITICAL SCIENCE Total Marks-200

Part-I Marks : 100

A.

Introduction to Political Science : Basic Concepts, State and its evolution, Society, Citizenship, Law, Meaning and Classification of Constitution, Classification and forms of Govt., Democratic, Dictatorial, Totalitarian, Presidential and Parliamentary, French model, Unitary, Federalism, Problems and new trends.

B.

Organs of Govt. : Separation of Power-Variety and Proportional Representation, Electorate, Political Party, Interest Group, Pressure Group, Public Opinion, Bureaucracy, Elite, Local Govt., Local Self govt.

C.

Nature and Meaning of Public Administration : Scope and the main elements of Public Administration, Public and Private Administration, Approaches to the Study of Public Administration.

D.

Administrative Concepts : Hierarchy, Division of Work, Co-ordination, Span of Control, Unity of Command, Line and Staff, Centralization and Decentralization, Departmentalization.

E.

Bureaucracy : Meaning and Characteristics, Political and Administrative Role, Administrative Accountability : Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.

F.

Approaches to the Study of Politics : System Analysis, Structural-Functional Analysis, Elite Theory, Group Theory, Role Theory, Decision-Making Theory, Conflict Theory, Game Theory, Communication Theory, Psycho-Analytic approaches, Marxist and Neo-Marxist Approaches.

G.

Political Thought

Greek City State and/Greek Philosophy Socrates, Plato, Aristotle. Kautilya and Arthashastra

Confucianism, Taoism Ibne Khaldun, Imam Gazzali

Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locks, Montesquieu, Rousseau Karl Marx, Mao-Ze-Dong.

POLITICAL SCIENCE Part-II

Marks : 100

A.

Politics In Bangladesh : Geography, History, Society, Culture.

B.

The Liberation War and its Background : Language Movement, 1952; Constitutional Movement, 1962; Autonomy Movement, 1966; Mass Movement, 1968, 1969; Non-Cooperation Movement, 1971.